One for sorrow...

I saw a magpie this morning, so I thought, great, I'm gonna have a hell of a day.
Nothing seriously bad happened - same old day at work (different pile, as the saying goes), usual 'same old' that we all have to deal with. I was tempted to buy a lottery ticket at lunchtime, but why should I spend money on something like that if I know I am not going to win anyway (and blame the poor magpie?!)
On the other hand, though, and in all fairness - I had a job to go to; I had my beloved Ipod with the best music selection to keep me company on the way to and from work; I had a home to go back to; I had friends to have a laugh with; and a good book to help me chill. And I had a big smile on my face for most of the day.
In fact, I will tell you what: I think that magpie had a mate with him, only that I haven't spotted it.